The new musical Wild About You will receive its first fully staged production at Charing Cross Theatre, running from Monday 18 January to Saturday 10 April 2027.
Following sold-out concerts at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the production will hold its national press night on Tuesday 26 January.
The show follows Billy, a young man grappling with his future, who discovers a trunk of letters from the mother he believed had abandoned him, setting him on a journey to uncover the truth about his past.
With music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy and a book by Dani Stoller, Wild About You blends contemporary songwriting with influences ranging from folk and pop to rock, country-pop and soul.
The creative team also includes director Kristin Hanggi and music supervisor, director, orchestrator and arranger Daniel Edmonds, with Brian Spector producing and Caitlin McNeilage serving as associate producer.
Producer Brian Spector said, “We are excited to return to London after our sold-out concerts at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in March 2024 and our appearance at Musical Con 2025.
Our freshly updated story strikes a rich thematic balance of romance and cheeky humour, but is also deeply human and heartfelt. Audiences will gush over Billy’s late mother’s past flames and the will-they-won’t-they tension between Billy and his pal Scoot, while also grieving loss, confronting the double standards of motherhood, and celebrating love in all forms. It’s the kind of show that is both entertaining and authentic, exactly what audiences crave. Night after night, audiences will leave the Charing Cross Theatre laughing, crying and singing, compelled to spread the word. The love for this show is inevitable.”
Actor and producer Eric McCormack added, “I’m so happy to be part of the team bringing Chilina’s fantastic songs and this moving show to the world.”
Chilina Kennedy said, “Bringing Wild About You to the Off West End stage for its World Premiere production is an extraordinary milestone for me. As my debut musical as a lyricist and composer, seeing this story and its songs come to life in front of an audience is both deeply rewarding and a dream realized.”
Further casting is to be announced.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
